Osun Babes F.C. (formerly Comfort Queens F.C. and Oyinlola Queens F.C.) is a football club based in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.[1] It was founded in 1995 under the military rule of Anthony Udofia. They participate in the elite division of female football league system in Nigeria.[2] In 2016, the government denied any plan of selling the club to private investors.[3]
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| Full name | Osun Babes Football Club of Osogbo |
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| Founded | 1995 (disbanded in 2000, then reestablished in 2004) |
| Ground | Oshogbo Stadium |
| Owner | Osun State Government |
| League | Nigerian Women Premier League |
History
editThe club was founded as Comfort Queens F.C. in 1995. It was later renamed to FSP Obi Babes F.C.. The running of the club was terminated by year 2000. The tenure of then governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola rejuvenated female football in the state and reestablished the club as Oyinlola Queens in 2004, this was later changed to Osun Babes after the election of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in 2011.
In 2017, the club changed some of its symbols to be more representative of the identity of state.[4]
Current squad
editSquad list for 2022 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
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Notable former players
editHonours
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References
edit- ^ "Osun Babes Hopeful Of Better Premier League Outing". sl10.ng. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "NWPFL: Osun Babes Set To Dethrone Bayelsa Queens". leadership.ng. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Osun Babes Refute Club Sale Allegation Claims". saharareporterssport.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "The fascinating stories and history behind Nigeria Women's Premier League club's nicknames". Sport Compass. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "Christy Ohieriaku delighted with Super Falcons call-up". goal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ^ "Osun Babes coach Liadi Bashiru hails Edwin Okon on Christy Oheriaku call up". Retrieved 11 October 2016.